Lenovo ThinkPad T410s Reviewed: Fastest Notebook of the Year

Laptop Magazine just reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad T410s rating it as the Fastest Notebook of the Year. This is the first notebook with Nvidia Optimus graphics that can power up to three external displays at once (see review).

Besides the discreet graphics card the model tested also has a 128GB solid state drive, 4GB/s of 1333-MHz RAM, Core i5 processor and weighs in at only 3.8 pounds. With our penchant for more screen real estate this product brings a lot to the table. It’s one negative is its battery life that can be boosted by replacing the optical drive with another battery.

Other add-ins include a webcam and microphone, DisplayPort, eSATA/USB, Ethernet, VGA, power, and a USB port that can charge gadgets when the notebook is sleeping or off. The left side houses the third USB port, the audio jack, and memory card slot. A DVD drive, Kensington lock slot, and wireless on/off switch line the right side. The touchpad supports multi touch gestures including pinch-to-zoom.

Accessories you will want to consider include:

• ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 ($249), which houses two DVI connections, two DisplayPorts, and a VGA output.
• Mini Dock Series 3 ($219), is limited to a single DVI, DisplayPort, and VGA connection.
• Upgrade to the three-cell ultrabay battery ($120)
• Multitouch display can be added for $400
• 8GB of RAM ($240)
• Gobi 2000 3G with GPS is a $126

The ThinkPad T410s comes standard with a one-year warranty on parts and labor and 24/7 toll-free phone support.

Technical Specifications
Lenovo ThinkPad T410s (Nvidia Optimus)
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